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The RCT meeting will begin at 9 a.m. MDT on October 26, 2011. The meeting is open to the public.

Document Type:

Notice

Document Citation:

76 FR 58533

Page:

58533-58534
(2 pages)

Agency/Docket Number:

LLWYP00000-L13200000-EL0000

Document Number:

2011-24071

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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

The purpose of the meeting is to discuss progress in processing pending coal lease by applications (LBAs) in the Powder River Coal Production Region as well as other Federal coal-related actions in the region. Specific coal-related topics planned for the RCT meeting include:

1. Update on progress in processing existing coal LBAs in the Powder River Coal Production Region.

2. Update on U.S. Geological Survey coal inventory work.

3. Update on BLM land use planning efforts in the Powder River Coal Production Region of Wyoming and Montana.

4. Consider and vote on the following new and potential LBA filings in the Powder River Coal Production Region:

(1) The Belle Ayr West LBA located west of the Belle Ayr Mine; and

(2) The Antelope Ridge LBA located west and north of the North Antelope Rochelle Mine.

5. Presentation on potential exchange of Preference Right Lease Applications in New Mexico held by Ark Land Company, for competitive bidding rights in Wyoming, pursuant to 43 CFR part 3435.

The RCT will also consider any coal LBAs and/or other coal-related issues that may arise prior to the meeting. The acreages, as well as estimates of coal resources, will be presented at the meeting on each individual LBA.

During the public meeting, the RCT may generate recommendation(s) for any or all of these topics and other topics that may arise prior to the meeting date. The meeting will serve as a forum for public discussion on Federal coal management issues of concern in the Powder River Coal Production Region. Any party interested in providing comments or data related to existing pending applications, or any party proposing other issues to be considered by the RCT, may either do so in writing to the State Director (922), BLM Wyoming State Office, 5353 Yellowstone Road, Cheyenne, WY 82009, no later than October 12, 2011, or by addressing the RCT with his/her concerns at the meeting on October 26, 2011.